Director Credentials
Additional requirements
ChildCareEd's Texas Director Credential: ChildCareEd offers an Officially Recognized Texas Director Credential, formally recognized by HHSC. HHSC reviewed ChildCareEd's Director Credential program and determined that it substantially complies with the criteria in the Texas Administrative Code (26 TAC §§745.9101–745.9161) governing approved Day Care Administrator Credential Programs. It meets HHSC-recognized administrator credential criteria, satisfies Texas Minimum Standards for director qualifications, and supports advancement into leadership roles across licensed Texas facilities.
- Texas Director Credential
- Texas Director Credential Renewal — Credential programs under pathway 6 require periodic renewal to maintain a valid director certificate.
Additional HHSC-mandated director training supported by ChildCareEd includes:
Annual director PD requirement:
- Directors with five or fewer years of experience need 6 hours/year in management, leadership, or supervision.
- Directors with more than five years need 3 hours/year.
ChildCareEd’s director courses are designed to meet these annual expectations.
Annual Required Training
Texas caregivers and directors must complete annual training relevant to:
- Ages of children served
- Classroom management and developmentally appropriate practice
- Safety, health, cultural diversity, and inclusion
- Observation, assessment, and responsive caregiving
ChildCareEd offers 200+ online self-paced courses covering every topic required by HHSC, plus instructor-led options to help programs meet Texas’s requirement that a portion of annual hours be live/instructor-led.
